FAQ About Empress Dowager Cixi
What was the relationship between Cixi and the Boxer Rebellion?
The Boxer Rebellion of 1899–1901 was a significant crisis during Cixi's later years. Initially ambivalent, Cixi eventually threw her support behind the Boxers, viewing them as a potential force against foreign influence in China. This decision, however, led to increased foreign intervention and significant political and economic repercussions for China.
